Protecting the Safety Net Public Report

Results of a focus group analysis with Washington, DC-area grantmakers on preparation of safety net providers for health care reform.

Funders outlined some the Affordable Care Act (ACA) adjustments under consideration by safety net providers, such as: pursuit of FQHC and Primary Care Medical Home status; enhancing their capacity to handle third party billing and reimbursement; and organizational restructuring (e.g., mergers with FQHCs). The report includes the focus group protocol.